Since 2020, I’ve been sharing a best-of list from the blog and it’s become one of my favorite traditions. It’s a great way to look back and what you guys enjoyed and what I had a blast putting together for you.
All October posts are part of the Countdown to Halloween!
So today I’m checking in with the 2023 list. This season was another busy one full of travel. I got to kick things off super early with a trip to Kansas City and a cemetery photoshoot with Midge Munster and Andrew and Devin from Your Best Halloween Ever. I spent the end of September/beginning of October in Wisconsin with my parents.
And right now, I’m in the middle of a two-week trip to the East Coast with stops in Virginia and New York City to visit That Halloween Bro and @hallowwoods. More on all of that post-Halloween.
For today, let’s dig into what’s been popular on Spooky Little Halloween this season!
5 Most-Read Blog Posts for Halloween 2023
Wondering what the most popular blog posts were on Spooky Little Halloween this season? Here are my top five most-read posts. (You guys were digging in the archives this season, and I love it!)
5. Halloweenie Roast 2017 | Villain Costumes
Apparently, y’all are feeling evil this year because my friends’ villain costumes from my 2017 Halloween party made the list this year! There were so many fun and clever looks, from Lindsay’s costume contest-winning Poison Ivy to Nicole’s cat-calling look. If you need some real-life inspo for next year’s costume, check them out. READ MORE
4. Killer Halloween Party Themes
My round-up of theme ideas for Halloween parties has been a long-time fave, so it’s no surprise it’s on the list again. Halloween parties are my favorite way to recapture the spooky magic I felt as a kid trick-or-treating. If you feel the same, check out these 15 theme ideas. READ MORE
3. Songs with Witchy Vibes
THE most popular playlist I’ve ever created returns to the list. That surprises me because I expected nearly everyone to take issue with how I defined “witchy” songs—it’s loose…and I will say the people of Pinterest have a LOT to say about it. You can read more in the blog and find the link to the playlist. I’m still adding to it, so there’s always something new to discover. READ MORE
2. 11 Halloween Margaritas
Who doesn’t love a good margarita? They were my favorite batch cocktails to serve at Halloweenie Roast because they were easy to customize. Check out these 11 recipes I rounded up to enjoy any time of the year. READ MORE
1. My Favorite Places to go Halloween Hunting
Halloween hunting was back in full force this year…and almost back to a normal schedule. It was nice to see things pop up in stores in July…and have Christmas hold off a bit, unlike the last 2-3 years. If you’re wondering about my fave places to look for decor, this is the post for you. READ MORE
My 5 Favorite Blog Posts of Halloween 2023
When you’re a Halloween blogger, being asked to choose your favorite post is like picking a favorite pet or child – impossible! So here are 5 of my favorite posts I wrote this Halloween season.
5. The Halloween Reading Stack
This list of books appeared in my 2022 magazine, and they’ve become some of my very favorite Halloween reads. This all-fiction list includes poetry, short stories, novellas, and novels that all take place on or around Halloween. They’re also perfect any time of year when you need the Halloween feels. READ MORE
4. Review: “Music of the Macabre”
I wanted to revisit this piece because I think it flew under the radar this year. I was introduced to George Streicher’s “Music of the Macabre”, a 10-song album he composed purely because he loves Halloween and wanted to create it. It’s all instrumental, but it’s the perfect soundtrack for a rainy afternoon or even a Halloween dinner party. READ MORE
3. Witch’s Brew Popcorn Balls
I just shared this last week to round out my leftover Halloween candy recipe series, but it’s one of my favorites. The Witch’s Brew Kit Kats go SO well with the simple popcorn ball recipe, and it’s one that’s easy to customize with your favorite candy. READ MORE
2. 60s Halloween Party Playlist
If you’ve hung around for any amount of time and heard me talk music, you know 1960s rock-n-roll is my favorite. This year, I took that love and sought out spooky tunes for this playlist. I decided to cap it at 100—yes, I really found that many spooky songs from the 60s!—and has been on repeat basically all of October. LISTEN TO IT
1. What is spooky season?
And finally, here’s a post I sat on for two years before I finally shared it. Back in 2021, I was interviewed about the origins of the phrase “spooky season” for a piece that 1. was clearly an SEO grab and 2. seemed to turn into a takedown of the Halloween community as a whole, saying we should stick to our single day and that’s it.
It pissed me off, so I wrote this rebuttal about what spooky season is and, more importantly, why it matters. I finally shared it this year and was thrilled it resonated with so many of you. READ MORE
Once again, thank you for an incredible Halloween season together!
Whether you’ve been around since the start of the blog or just found me this year, I appreciate you spending a bit of your season with me.
Don’t forget, I do Halloween all year long so if you need your daily dose of spooky stuff, spookylittlehalloween.com is the place to hang out all year! You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest.
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